Who's Gonna Step Up On Defense This Season For The Ravens?

[wacko4flacco5]

What player is gonna become a franchise player this year on defense?

[Purple Nurple]

How do you have +1 rep point for asking a question 5 secs ago? LOL!

[Alexir]

Dawan Landry.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='Alexir' date='24 September 2009 - 11:17 PM' timestamp='1253848678' post='241030']
Dawan Landry.
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As long as he doesn't knock Reed senseless again, he's got my vote as well.

[wacko4flacco5]

Dawan landry is definetely a good bet, a prototypical safety who could make a huge difference. oh haha and purple nurple, the +1 was me fixin up my rep cause it got screwed up by idiots when i first joined, but good eye on your part.

[flynismo]

I don't see anything changing this year. We know who our franchise players are already-- Ngata, Reed, Lewis and Suggs.

"Franchise player" is a heavy term to throw around; implies that you are elite--a player that you can build your franchise around. So sorry, I don't ever seeing us being able to build our franchise around guys like Gooden, Landry, or even Gregg.

Maybe in a couple years we can add Kruger to that list. That would be my vote, but since the thread asks "this year", I vote nobody new will step up.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='flynismo' date='24 September 2009 - 11:27 PM' timestamp='1253849221' post='241039']
I don't see anything changing this year. We know who our franchise players are already-- Ngata, Reed, Lewis and Suggs.

"Franchise player" is a heavy term to throw around; implies that you are elite--a player that you can build your franchise around. So sorry, I don't ever seeing us being able to build our franchise around guys like Gooden, Landry, or even Gregg.

Maybe in a couple years we can add Kruger to that list. That would be my vote, but since the thread asks "this year", I vote nobody new will step up.
[/quote]

Well, technically I was answering the thread titles question. I think Landy will be a step up player this season. Franchise player, yes, all-together different scenario. You're right.

[Perfekt]

i think kelley washington could be that guy and if not him i agree that kruger might be the next franchise player.

[Camcamthecoachingman]

I agree with the Landry bid but don't count out J.J. who is leading the team in sacks right now....

[SaVaGe]

Hopefully any of our CB's

[darklight1216]

So far it look like Dawan Landry might have a breakout season. I would like it if Foxworth becomes a true shut-down corner though. We really need someone to step up in that position.

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='Perfekt' date='25 September 2009 - 02:29 PM' timestamp='1253906995' post='241272']
i think kelley washington could be that guy and if not him i agree that kruger might be the next franchise player.
[/quote]

How is Kelley Washington going to step up on Defense? WR/CB hybrid?

[Pääjärvi]

Walker.

[flynismo]

lol

[Steelerkillers]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='25 September 2009 - 04:29 PM' timestamp='1253910548' post='241292']
How is Kelley Washington going to step up on Defense? WR/CB hybrid?
[/quote]
He must mean Fabian Washington. If thats what he means, Fabian gets my vote for who should step up, but wont step up! lol

[flynismo]

[quote name='Steelerkillers' date='25 September 2009 - 08:25 PM' timestamp='1253924718' post='241356']
He must mean Fabian Washington. If thats what he means, Fabian gets my vote for who should step up, but wont step up! lol
[/quote]

Fabian's coverage is quite good, but I really want him to bulk up a little and see him A. get more physical and B. WRAP PEOPLE UP. I can deal with the Braylonesque hands, but my posterior puckers up every time anyone with the ball heads his way.

[Steelerkillers]

[quote name='flynismo' date='25 September 2009 - 08:29 PM' timestamp='1253924999' post='241357']
Fabian's coverage is quite good, but I really want him to bulk up a little and see him A. get more physical and B. WRAP PEOPLE UP. I can deal with the Braylonesque hands, but my posterior puckers up every time anyone with the ball heads his way.
[/quote]
If bulking up wont slow him down, then im all for it. I think the whole bulkin up think doesnt work for everybody. A guy such as Reed is still effective after his over-dose of Protein,lol. But I think he(Fabian)can wrap people up without bulkin up. One of the huge problems with our guys is-tryin to strip or punch the ball out of the receivers hands instead of actually makin a tackle or as you've said "wrap people up". Such lack of discipline causes bigger plays which couldv been prevented. Every team does it. But I think we over-indulge. That's what frustrates me the most about our guys.

[BloodRaven]

Walker likes his referee flag showers too much.